Saturday, December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas! Parts of Central Alabama may have an historic white Christmas today, and while our area should get some snowflakes, it's not too likely they will stick. This photo of the snow-sprinkled holly was taken in my yard a few years ago.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, but please don't use this holly! Savannah hollies line Selma's downtown, providing perennial Christmas colors. White lights are strung upon the trees for the Christmas season.

Monday, December 13, 2010

While this year's Christmas tree has yet to be decorated, here's a picture of The Christmas Caroler, one of my favorite ornaments from my Tree of Christmas Past. This one was handed down from my parents, and being a sentimental soul, I treasure it! Do you have your tree up and decorated yet?

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Christmas will be merrier for hundreds of children in Dallas County after all the Salvation Army Angel Tree tags were picked up to send to Santa! This Angel Tree waited for Santa at the Selma-Dallas County Public Library.

Friday, December 10, 2010

A red sky at morning is usually a warning of a storm on the way, and sure enough, Selma experienced heavy snow showers later this past Monday. The snow even stuck to trees and grass for awhile before melting.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

I've lived here more than three decades, but today was my first time to see the railroad bridge turn as a barge maneuvered through. The river pilot's expertise attracted a bit of attention from the riverbank as you can see men on the riverwalk (far left) watching below.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Here's a little preview of The Trial of Santa production that will be presented this Friday at the Performing Arts Centre. The Christmas comedy is sponsored by ArtsRevive and Off Broad Street Productions. Seems Santa delivered the wrong present to a little girl...or did he? Whether Santa is found guilty or not, milk and cookies will be offered after the play! For information, click HERE.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Fall is the best season for the Confederate Rose, and it blooms until frost. However, this one is blooming after frost due to some shelter and location on the south side of our house. A type of hibiscus, the flower turns from white to pink to deep rosy red, lending credence to its name. Legend says that it is stained by the blood of a Confederate soldier.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

I woke up this morning and knew it was time for the annual autumn ginkgo shot. Monday's rain helped save the golden glow just in time. Some leaves had already withered with the drought and fallen before turning. So, thank you God for the rain and the majestic autumn ginkgo!

Saturday, November 13, 2010

"When the trees their summer splendor
Change to raiment red and gold,
When the summer moon turns mellow,
And the nights are getting cold;
When the squirrels hide their acorns,
And the woodchucks disappear;
Then we know that it is autumn,
Loveliest season of the year."- Carol L. Riser, Autumn

Monday, November 8, 2010

Children enjoyed looking and sometimes working one of the demonstration looms at the Kenan's Mill Festival on Saturday. Weaving demonstrations by Nancy Kenfield were a first for the festival. She also teaches weaving to young people every summer at the Selma Art Camp.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Today, visitors at the ninth annual Kenan's Mill Festival can "take the challenge" of crossing Valley Creek on the swinging bridge. It's not as easy as it looks here! The bridge leads to a brick charcoal kiln. You can also park across the creek and take the bridge to the mill or walk across an old iron bridge that doesn't swing. The festival, which features live bluegrass music, arts and crafts vendors, Alabama clay pottery workshop, hayrides, mill tours, cornmeal grinding and children's games begins at 9 a.m. Open til 5.You might also win a handmade quilt!

Friday, November 5, 2010

It's autumn, but the sky is blue, and antique, old-fashioned roses still bloom along the fence in front of the Smith-Quarles House. Built in 1859 by Col. Washington Smith, descendants of the original family still occupy the house. You can read more about the Civil War history of this home HERE.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Wow! I hadn't been to The Restaurant on Grumbles Alley in a long time, so when I lunched there this week, I was impressed with the renovation and the cuisine. The old has come down to reveal the much older in this antebellum riverfront building. I enjoyed looking at the Selma photos, and the chicken and pasta salad (Nov. 3 post) was my kind of meal!

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Five-year-old Kelbi Woods of Selma dressed as a fairy and carried an electric pumpkin at the PALS (Police Athletic League of Selma) Halloween party this week. Tonight, perhaps she'll join hundreds of other children for trick-or-treating a day early.

Friday, October 29, 2010

So who is brave enough to open this gate and find his way to the treats that will be waiting amid spooky Spanish Moss, spiders and cobwebs? Well, it doesn't look so frightful with an azure sky overhead, but come Saturday night, you better watch out for things that go bump in the night!

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Selma is among the oldest cities in Alabama and has the largest contiguous historic district.
It is known for its Civil War and Civil Rights history. The Battle of Selma was one of the last fought in the War Between the States, and the town was a center for the Voting Rights Movement in the 1960s.
Today, with a population of about 20,000, Selma is the largest town in the western Black Belt region. The Black Belt, named for the color of its soil, stretches across Central Alabama from Mississippi to Georgia.